Property, Plant and Equipment Capital Leases (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Lease Obligations	$ 95,995	$ 88,859
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation	39,854	30,251
Vehicles [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Lease Obligations	8,664	5,919
Computer Equipment [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Lease Obligations	20,412	16,021
jewell ridge pipeline [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Lease Obligations	$ 66,919

The total charge for the use of long-lived depreciable assets subject to a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization.

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